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Elon Musk has ordered all employees to return to the office full-time or resign. In two leaked memos, he makes it clear that remote work will not be allowed except for "particularly exceptional contributors for whom this is impossible". These memos have been reported on news networks and Twitter feeds. The news network CNBC transcribed the first memo.
Teaching notes
redact—change, remove, or put black marks over parts of an official document before it is published in order to keep information secret.
pseudo-[something]—false, not real.
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For more on Tesla's work expectations, see: "Tesla's remote-work policy reveals Elon Musk's big blind spot"
Discussion
What strikes you most about this email from Elon Musk?
What do you think of his management style?
Describe your ideal work environment.
Which is most important for productivity: the number of hours worked, or the work environment?